During the production of surströmming, just enough salt is used to prevent the raw herring from rotting while allowing it to ferment. A fermentation process of at least six months gives the fish …

Jan 20, 2025 · Never has fermented fish smelled so bad but tasted so good. Find out when and where to eat 'surströmming', and how to do it like a local.

Learn all about this weird and smelly food and how to eat it. The process for producing surströmming is as follows. The fishing is made during spring, usually in April and May before …

Feb 18, 2023 · Surströmming is an infamous Swedish delicacy made of fermented Baltic sea herring. In spring, the spawning fish are caught between Sweden and Finland, then the heads …

Oct 18, 2024 · For many people, the thought of eating rotten fish might seem like a bad joke, but in Sweden, it’s a beloved tradition that has been passed down for generations. But why would …

Jul 20, 2018 · Rotting fish seem to give off the same (very pungent) kind of smell, regardless of the kind (salmon, seabreen, tuna, etc). What exactly is it that's responsible for this unique smell?

Jun 5, 2021 · Surströmming is made from Baltic sea herring, which is fermented in a weak brine for at least six months. It’s lightly salted in the can to prevent it from rotting. Those brave …